I love Kyoto because it is the center for traditional craftsmanship in Japan. Over centuries, emperors, shoguns, religious and political leaders and tradesmen have lived here in beautiful houses and gardens, have held sophisticated parties and indulged in lavish banquets. They have invested in the beauty of Japan – sophisticated craftsmanship, a sense for balance … Continue reading Kaki-Shibu – 柿渋
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Day 15 – my favorite temple Obai-in (黄梅院)
Update: I wanted to say hi to my favorite temple in Kyoto. Since taking pictures is not allowed, I sat down and sketched the sanzon-seki stone arrangement. It is pretty cold today and I am warming up with a coffee and canele at Cafe du Mon next to the temple.
Day 1- 3 – Sakura paradise in Kyoto
I arrived in Kyoto - finally and just in time for the sakura, the Japan's famous cherry blossoms. They are everywhere; in temples and shrines, lining busy main streets, next to rivers and especially near schools. Everything in Japan starts in April - the new fiscal year, school, university, and jobs for university graduates. So … Continue reading Day 1- 3 – Sakura paradise in Kyoto
No expectations
I bought my flight ticket and am leaving in two weeks. Now it has become a real thing. I have been dreaming and thinking about this endeavor for about a year now and the time has finally come. Of course, my mind is full of expectations, I ask myself how things will be like, where … Continue reading No expectations
Book review – A Guide to The Gardens of Kyoto
A Japanese garden guide by Marc Treib and Ron Herman Must-Have-Level: 6/7, I wouldn't want to miss it on my desk or when out exploring. Audience: First-time visitors to Kyoto (if they love gardens and explore on their own), students of Japanese garden culture and seasoned Japanese garden veterans. Character: "Serious Japanese garden book" – no dreamy … Continue reading Book review – A Guide to The Gardens of Kyoto
90 Days in Kyoto 